# Contributing to Orbitals

Thank you for your interest in contributing to `orbitals`! We welcome contributions from the community.

## Getting Started

1. **Fork the repository** and clone it locally
2. **Install dependencies** using `uv`:
   ```bash
   uv sync
   ```

## Development Workflow

1. Create a new branch for your feature or fix:
   ```bash
   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name
   ```

2. Make your changes and ensure they follow the project's coding conventions

3. Test your changes thoroughly

4. Commit your changes with a clear, descriptive message

5. Push to your fork and submit a pull request

## Coding Conventions

- Use **Google-style docstrings** for all documentation
- Follow PEP 8 style guidelines
- Keep code modular and well-organized

## Reporting Issues

When reporting issues, please include:

- A clear description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce the issue
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Your environment details (Python version, OS, etc.)

## Questions?

Feel free to open an issue for any questions or discussions about contributing.
